Adjustable mounting supports for television sets and the like



July 2, 1963 M. v. BOSSHART ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING SUPPORTS FOR TELEVISIONSETS AND THE LIKE Filed April 26, 1961 w 5 F a 9 2 ef 9 7. N 3%? l. 5 MJ 7:

United States Patent 3,096,062 ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING SUPPORTS FORTELEVISION SETS AND THE LIKE Marvin L. V. Bosshart, Truman, Minn. FiledApr. 26, 1961, Ser. No. 105,779 6 Claims. (Cl. 248-489).

This invention relates to wall-supported mountings for television setsand other box-like devices and instruments where it is desirable toprovide for variable angulation of the device supported thereby, toprovide for viewing of a television screen or directional adjustment ofan instrument or receiver.

It is an object of my invention to provide a simple angularly adjustablesupporting-mounting for a box-like device such as television apparatus,which is readily capable of wide adjustment angularly on a verticalaxis, which is adapted for supporting TV sets and the like within a widerange of sizes and dimensions, and which nicely balances the weight ofthe device relative to a central vertical pivot.

A further object is the provision of a wall-supported mounting of theclass described which through simple construction provides a pair ofback-engaging shoulders and ofiset horizontal supporting arms forreceiving and cradling the vertical walls of a television set or thelike for angular adjustment on a vertical axis to dispose the screen ofthe set for viewing in a wide variety of angular adjustments. The deviceis particularly adaptable for hotel, motel and apartment use where spaceis limited and :wall support is desirable.

A still further object is the provision of an angulariy adjustablemounting of the class described wherein the parts may be disconnectedand separated and clustered in a compact package for shipment, storageand sale, and wherein adjustment of supporting elements for variouswidths as well as depths or thickness of a box-like device such as a TVset may be readily accomplished with proper balancing of the weight ofthe supported structure relative to disposition of a control verticalpivot element.

The foregoing objects and advantages of my invention will more fullyappear from the following description made in connection with theaccompanying drawings wherein like reference characters refer to similarparts throughout the several views and in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a widely adjustable form of my inventionwith dotted lines indicating the outlines and screen of :a conventionalTV set mounted on my structure;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation of the same;

FIG. 3 is a vertical section taken on the line 33 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a vertical section taken on the line 44 of FIG, 2;

FIG. 5 is a front elevation of another form of the invention where thesupporting arms and back-engaging shoulders of the structure arepre-fixed to the adjustable horizontal bar to provide a custom-mademounting standardized to television sets or the like of predetermineddimensions; and

FIG. 6 is a side elevation of one of the supporting arms and itsattachment to the angularly adjustable horizontal bar detached from thepivotal supporting bracket.

Referring now to the form of the invention illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3of the drawings, a suitable wall-mounted bracket is indicated as anentirety by the letter B and includes a rectangular wall plate 7 havingspaced apertures 70 as shown for accommodating fastening screws or otherattachment elements. Plate 7 rigidly has attached to the central portionthereof and protruding forwardly a pair of vertically alignedpivot-receiving lugs 8 which are pro- 3,095,052 Patented July 2, 1963vided with axially aligned circular apertures to receive the verticalpivot pin P and which are spaced apart properly for receiving I311elongated horizontal, flat bar 9 through which the pivot pin P alsoextends.

It will be noted that pivot pin P is spaced some distance forwardly ofthe front of plate 7 so that the horizontal bar 9 may be swung through arelatively wide arc to provide for considerable angular adjustment ofbar 9 relative to the face of plate 7.

A pair of downwardly offset supporting arms indicated as entireties bythe numerals 10 and \11, are adjustably mounted on the respective endportions of the horizontal bar 9, as shown having inner ends 10a and 11arespectively provided with inturned extremities 10b and 11brespectively, which embrace the horizontal bar 9 and which may beadjustably secured thereto by suitable means such as set screws 12having threaded connections with tapped portions in the top part of theends 10a and 11a, said set screws being engageable for clamping againstthe upper surfaces of horizontal bar 9.

The supporting arms 10 and 11 as shown, have main forwardly projectinghorizontal supporting sections 160 and 110 respectively to which areadjustably attached forward arm extensions 10d and 11d respectively.Said extensions as shown comprise fiat rigid strips underlying theforward portions of the main sections and of the supporting arms andadjustably secured thereto by bolts and wing nuts 15 and 15a, the boltsworking in elongated slots provided in the inner portions of theextensions 10d and lid. The outer extremities of the extensions 10d and11d are upturned at 10c and -:112 respectively to overlie and embracethe lower forward edges of a television set or the like, supported uponmy structure. Two small supporting cushions 16 are provided on the uppersur faces of the ends of extensions 10d and 11d of approximately theheight of the thickness of the main sections 10c and 110 of the two armsto underlie the forward, under horizontal surfaces of the television setor the like.

Sheet metal screws S may be provided extending upwardly through suitableapertures in the outer portions of extensions 10d and 11d of the arms toengage with the metal or other casing of the device supporting in mymounting structure.

From the forgoing description it will be seen that conventionaltelevision sets or other boxlike structure or instruments may be readilyaccommodated and supported for angular adjustment in my improvedstructure. The support arms 10 and 1 1 may be quickly adjustedlongitudinally of the heavy horizontal bar 9 by releasing set screws 12and slidably adjusting the respective downwardly offset arms on the bar,and thereafter tightening the set screws 12.

Thus, the weight of the television set or other structure supported maybe nicely balanced relative to the central axis or pivot pin P.Adjustment is provided for nicely cradling television sets or otherbox-like structures varying substantially in thickness or depth. To dothis, the wing nuts 15 and 15a are readily released and the extensions10d and 11d slid to proper position so that the upturned abutmentextremities 10c and lie properly engage the forwardmost lower corneredge of the set, whereafter the wing nuts may be tightened. For suchslidable adjustment, the extensions 10d and 11d are longitudinallyslotted from points adjacent their inner ends to full extended positionsshown in FIG. 1. The bottom of the cabinet or set directly rests uponthe upper surfaces of the arm portions 100 and He and the forwardlydisposed cushions 16 on the extension arms.

Pivot pin P is preferably threaded at its lower end to engage a clampingnut N so that after angular adjustment of the main horizontal bar 9, thestructure may be clamped in a desired angulated position.

In FIGS. and 6, 1 illustrate a custom made form which maybe commerciallymanufactured to dimensionally iit any standardized television set or thelike.

The structure shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 is essentially similar to thestructure previously described insofar as the Wall-supported mountingplate B is concerned, having the two vertically spaced, rigid lugs 8 forsecuring and providing pivotal adjustment for the main horizontalsupporting bar 9. The pivot pin P with its clamping nut N is similar tothe first form described.

However, the offset, forwardly extending arms indicated as 17 and 18,are predimensioned to fit a desired width and depth or thickness oftelevision sets or the like. These arms are provided with downwardlyextending vertical sections 17a and 18a, which at their upper ends maybe rigidly welded or otherwise secured to the extremities of the bar 9.The outward extremities of the arms -17 and '18 are upturned at 17a and18e to cradle and engage against the lower forward edge of thetelevision set. Sheet metal screws S may be provided, extending throughapertures near the outer ends of arms 17 and 18 for securing into thebottom and forward portion of a television set or other structuresupported.

It will be understood that my bracket plate B may be provided withstructure permitting vertical adjustment of the pivot-receiving lugs 8either through siidable mounting of said lugs upon the plate 7 or by useof mechanical equivalents relative thereto. From the foregoing it willbe seen that I have provided a simple, relatively inexpensive adjustablemounting for television sets, other box-like structures and instruments,to provide for ready angular adjustment by pivoting of the mountingalong a central vertical axis.

t will be further seen that in both forms of the invention described,the supporting arms which are ofiset from the horizontal bar 9 provideat their rear portions in connection with the bar, upstanding abutmentshoulders which engage against and cradle the rear vertical walls of thetelevision set or other structure supported. The form of the inventionfirst described may be readily dissembled by removing the two arms 10and 11 from the horizontal bar 9 and the bar 9 may be removed with thepivot pin P whereafter the structure may be clustered closely togetherin very compact relation for boxing, transportation, sale and storage.

It will of course be understood that various changes may be made in theform, details, arrangement and proportions of the various parts withoutdeparting from the scope of my invention.

What is claimed is:

1. A wall-mounted, adjustable support for television sets and the likehaving in combination, a bracket with provision for securing the same toa vertically extending wall or the like and also having an outwardlyprojecting extension, a main supporting member, means for pivotallyinterconnecting the intermediate portion of said main supporting memberwith said bracket extension for swingable adjustment relatively to saidbracket on a vertical axis, a pair of supporting arms extendingforwardly and downwardly offset from the end portions of said mainsupporting member, said ofiset relation providing shouldered abutmentsfor engagement with the back of a television set or the like and meansadjacent the outer ends of said supporting arms for additionalengagement with said television set or the like.

2. The structure set forth in claim 1, said main support member havingsubstantially horizontal end portions, said support arms having meansfor slidable connection with the respective end portions to space thearms variable distances apart for adjustment to the width of the overalltelevision sets or other devices accommodated.

3. The structure set forth in claim 1 and said supporting armscomprising main sections connected with said main supporting member andlongitudinally adjustable, horizontal extensions for varying the overallprojecting lengths of said arms.

4. A swingably adjustable support mounting for television sets and thelike having in combination, a bracket adapted to be secured in generalvertical position to a wall or the like, said bracket having forwardlyextending pivot-receiving means, a main, generally horizontal supportingmember connected to said pivot-receiving means by a pivot member forswinging on a vertical axis disposed forwardly of the main portion ofsaid bracket with its intermediate portion swingably connected by saidpivot member, a pair of forwardly projecting supporting arms downwardlyoffset from said first mentioned supporting member near the end portionsthereof and providing angular rear shoulders for cradling and engagingthe back of a television set or the like and means adjacent the forwardextremities of said arms for also engaging the lower portion of thetelevision set or the like to further secure the set for mounting andswingable adjustment.

5. The structure set forth in claim 4, wherein said supporting arms arespaced apart on sides of said first mentioned supporting member forlongitudinal adjustment thereon with said pivot member being intermediately or centrally disposed thereto.

6. The structure set forth in claim 4 wherein said arms at their outerextremities have upturned portions for cradling the forward lower edgesof the television set or the like, and wherein said arms are providedfor longitudinal adjustment.

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4. A SWINGABLY ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT MOUNTING FOR TELEVISION SETS AND THE LIKE HAVING IN COMBINATION, A BRACKET ADAPTED TO BE SECURED IN GENERAL VERTICAL POSITION TO A WALL OR THE LIKE, SAID BRACKET HAVING FORWARDLY EXTENDING PIVOT-RECEIVING MEANS, A MAIN, GENERALLY HORIZONTAL SUPPORTING MEMBER CONNECTED TO SAID PIVOT-RECEIVING MEANS BY A PIVOT MEMBER FOR SWINGING ON A VERTICAL AXIS DISPOSED FORWARDLY OF THE MAIN PORTION OF SAID BRACKET WITH ITS INTERMEDIATE PORTION SWINGABLY CONNECTED BY SAID PIVOT MEMBER, A PAIR OF FORWARDLY PROJECTING SUPORTING ARMS DOWNWARDLY OFFSET FROM SAID FIRST MENTIONED SUPPORTING MEMBER NEAR THE END PORTIONS THEREOF AND PROVIDING ANGULAR REAR SHOULDERS FOR CRADLING AND ENGAGING THE BACK OF A TELEVISION SET OR THE LIKE AND MEANS ADJACENT THE FORWARD EXTREMITIES OF SAID ARMS FOR ALSO ENGAGING THE LOWER PORTION OF THE TELEVISION SET OR THE LIKE TO FURTHER SECURE THE SET FOR MOUNTING AND SWINGABLE ADJUSTMENT. 